Convert megapascal to newton/square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert megapascal [MPa] to newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2], or Convert newton/square millimeter to megapascal.
How to Convert Megapascal to Newton/square Millimeter
1 MPa = 1 N/mm^2
Example: convert 15 MPa to N/mm^2:
15 MPa = 15 × 1 N/mm^2 = 15 N/mm^2
Megapascal to Newton/square Millimeter Conversion Table
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Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.
Newton/square Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.